2017 Chinese visitor numbers to UK reach record highs, breaking the half million mark
New Global Blue figures show annual Chinese visitor spend on shopping in UK rose by 32% in 2017
UK outperforms Schengen in the increase in visitor visas issued for the first time
UKCVA and VisitBritain announces...

The growth of Chinese visitor numbers to the UK, outperforming Schengen growth for the first time in 2016, has given a significant boost to the UK economy.
For the first time in 2016 the UK issued more visitor visas in China than Germany and Italy and came closer to the number issued by France. This...

Brian Bickle. CEO of Shaftsbury, and Chairman of the UK China Visa Alliance
The UK China Visa Alliance estimates that attracting the same numbers of Chinese visitors as France would be worth an extra £1.2 Billion to the British economy. They are consistently number one for global tourism...

The UK attracts far fewer valuable Chinese visitors than our major European neighbours and our economy loses out by up to £1.2 billion each year. The UK is not a member of the Schengen Agreement so visitors need to apply for a separate visa to include the UK on a multi-country European tour. The UK has a biometric...

The pilot scheme will streamline the double visa process for Chinese tourists visiting Britain and the EU.
The UK and Belgian governments today announced a new pilot scheme to further streamline visa application processes for Chinese visitors to the UK, Belgium and the wider Schengen area.
Under the new UK-Belgian...

UKCVA's new in depth report is launched.
June 2014
Over 200 business leaders across retail, tourism, luxury and hospitality sectors attended the launch of the UK China Visa Alliance’s [UKCVA] latest report ‘Building on Progress´. Attendees were the first to hear the Home Secretary...

Yesterday, the UK government announced further improvements to the visa system to help attract the brightest and best to work, do business and invest in the UK. The main thrust of the announcement is the launch of an invitation-only service for top Chinese business executives with bespoke support from...